UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES MINDANAO

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

ARCH 123 Building Construction I: Materials of Building Technology

MODULE 2
The Building Materials
GROUP EXERCISES NO.2 (WEEK 3-4)
Division 1 & 2 General Requirements and Site Preparation Works

Activity: Specifications writing

OBJECTIVE
The objective of this exercise is for you to apply what you’ve learned from specifications writing
by preparing the Division 1 & 2 requirements for the Proposed 1-story split type rest house 1 in
Marahan, Davao City. The output of this exercise will be useful to complete your final
requirement.

Materials needed:

A4 paper size, Straight edge, Sample product brochures, Pencils etc.

Task:

This activity expects you to collect sample site works product brochures/online and select
products your group wishes to apply in your proposed group project. Apply the following site
works materials classification and specification writing skills learned from this course. Finish the
requirement within four (4) hours.

Procedure:

1. Discuss with the group members which part of the house of Mrs. Lita Ibarra will be
made of wood and wood products.
2. Given the problem below, identify and describe the site works, site preparation and
clearing materials needed, quantity of each material, etc.
3. For this exercise No. 2. The group will be given 1 hour to think of a material, tools,
and methods for each category, beginning with the Division 1 & 2 of the uniform
format division.
4. Answer the given activity questions and fill-in the Exercise sheet No 2. This exercise
on specification writing will focus on the first 2 UCI divisions of the given project.
5. The output of this exercise will be useful to complete your final requirement.
Group No. 2
Group Members:
Ray John Li Mantingue
Jomar Cagaanan
Sharie Lou Rangas
Nina Isabel Montano
Johannah Pers Lagman

Complete the required specifications for the Proposed 1-storey split type rest house. Using the
output of every exercise every week you will be able to prepare the technical specification and
materials finishes specification for the given problem below.

Problem:

Mrs. Lita Ibarra wants to build her 1-story split type rest house in a semi-steep slope area in
Marahan, Davao City. Her budget for the full completion of the house is within the range of 2 –
3.5 million pesos only. Thus, she requested her architect to help her budget the materials
however will not sacrifice the quality and comfort of the project.

To help the owner, discuss with your group mates the best materials that would comply with the
design requirements of the structure. Given the floorplans, elevations, and other drawings,
discuss with your group the needed building materials to complete the structure within the
budget.
The group will work with the following conditions;

1. Floorplans and framing systems of the structure, lighting, and plumbing fixtures are
final.
2. However, the exterior and interior aesthetics may be changed based on the materials
and theme (modern, Mediterranean, contemporary, or cultural design, etc.) suggested
by the group.
3. The budget is within 2-3.5 Million pesos only.
4. See Details on the given drawing set.
 Activity Sheet
Exercise 2 Specification Writing
(Division 1 & 2 General Requirements and Site Preparation Works)

Group No. 2 Date: February 28, 2023

Group Members’ Name:
Ray John Li Mantigue
Jomar Cagaanan
Sharie Lou Rangas
Nina Isabel Montano
Johannah Pers Lagman

PROJECT: Proposed 1-Story Rest House

LOCATION: Marahan, Davao City
OWNER: Mrs. Lita Ybarra

Estimated
Work Description Building Materials Needed Quantity Price/Wages/ Total Price (Php)
Rent (Php)

I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Prepare Documents ⮚ Building Permit 1 copy Php 40,500 Php 40,500

⮚ As-Built Plans 1 copy Php 31,500 Php 31,500

⮚ Final Checklist
(prior to Turn-over) 1 copy - -

For Construction Site ⮚ Temporary Facilities 1 lot Php 35,000/lot Php 35,000/lot
and Workers
⮚ Safety Gears and
Equipments
(Construction Health and 5 sets Php1,500/set Php 7,500
Safety)

⮚ Safety Signs, Warning

Signs, and Project Signs
(Construction Health and 1 lot Php 5,680 Php 5,680
Safety)

⮚ Mobilization and
Demobilization 1 Unit Php 31,358 Php 31,358
 SUBTOTAL Php 151,538

Estimated
Work Description Building Materials Needed Quantity Price/Wages/ Total Price (Php)
Rent (Php)

II. SITE PREPARATION WORKS

Tools/Equipment Needed:

Construction Safety ⮚ PPE Set Php 604/set Php 3,020

5 Set

Temporary Site ⮚ Consumable Materials

Fencing and Lay-outing (Galvanized Iron Sheet,
Lumber, Nails, Nylon
- Php 10,000 Php 10,000
string, Galvanized hog
wire)

➢ Container Van Php

(Temporary Shelter) 1 Php 21,000
3,500/month

⮚ Measuring Tools (laser

distance, measuring
tape, measuring wheel, - Php 3000 Php3,000
measuring box)

Lot Clearing and ⮚ Digging Bar

5 Php 100 Php 500
Plumbing Access
Excavation
⮚ Shovel
5 Php 150 Php750

⮚ Excavator
1 1,500/hr Php 3,000

⮚ Bulldozer
1 1,000/hr Php 2,000

Gravel Base ⮚ Backhoe

1 1,200/hr Php 2,400

Backfilling & ⮚ Roller

1 750/hr Php 1,500
Compaction

⮚ Vibratory Plate
1 500/hr Php 1,000
 ⮚ Compactor
1 1,000/hr Php 2,000

Site Improvements ⮚ Anti-Termite Treatment

304 sqm Php 60 Php 18,240

LIST OF INVOLVE PERSONNEL, LABOR/PROFESSIONALS:

Main Contractor ⮚ Site Manager

1 Php 2,350/day Php 2350

Other Site Staff ⮚ Foreman

1 Php 950/day Php 950

⮚ Laborers
3 Php 650/day Php 1950

⮚ Light-skilled Laborers
2 Php 500/day Php 1000

⮚ Heavy Equipment
Operator 3 Php 500/day Php 1500

⮚ Site Supervisor
1 Php 1,658/day Php 1,658

⮚ Site Engineer
1 Php 950/day Php 950

SUBTOTAL Php 78,768

OVERALL TOTAL PHP 230,306

Quality of Work:

Division 1: General Requirements

1. Prescriptive Specifications

➢ DOCUMENTS: The contractor shall obtain all required documents for the construction proposal namely
Construction Permit, Copy of lot title, Deed of Sale, Tax Declaration, Owner’s Building Permit, Lot
Survey, Soil Test Result, Barangay Clearance, Cedula, and LGU Approved Blueprint.

➢ PERMITS: The contractor must acquire all needed permits by the local governing authorities for the
removal and disposal of the demolition materials.

➢ WORK CONDITIONS: The contractor shall inspect the premises to ensure that there are no existing
conditions which will interfere with the job prior to the submission of proposal.
2. Performance Specification

GENERAL:
Contract modification procedures must be debated and agreed upon with the client/approval client's
This includes, but is not limited to the following:
➢ the work scope
➢ payment procedures
➢ submittal procedures, and
➢ Management and coordination of projects.

PRODUCTS:
➢ The owner's and the manufacturer's quality and product requirements Architects and engineers
are well-known.
➢ Safety clothing and equipment are available, as are additional supplies.
➢ Alternatives are available in the event of a scarcity.
➢ Machines for mobilization and demobilization are available. The equipment has been secured.
Requests for replacement are not accepted otherwise submitted at least 15 days before work
begins.
➢ Temporary facilities for employees and equipment storage are created with
➢ timber and other leftover items that might be used later.

3. Proprietary Specification

➢ WORK CONDITIONS: The Contractor does not guarantee the correctness of current data on site
operating circumstances.Both the contractor and the owner have agreed to hire a Site Engineer in
Davao City.

Division 2: Sitework
1. Prescriptive Specification

➢ TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR WORKERS: Shelters shall be rented and situated near the existing site
location, without inhibiting permanent housing process.

➢ SITE CLEARING: The Contractor shall remove any elements on the land that may get in the way of the
construction process.

➢ TEMPORARY PERIMETER FENCE: The Contractor shall, in his account, maintain a temporary
perimeter fence at the construction site for the protection, security, and for the proper execution of site
upkeeping.

➢ GRADING: A grading contractor shall ensure a levelled base or specific slope, conforming to the
section as shown on Plans.

➢ EXCAVATION: The excavators shall work on uneven land with debris that can get in the way of
establishing solid foundations and meeting the ultimate goal of the project as reflected on the drawings
indicated.

➢ TERMITE PROOFING: A licensed specialist according to regulations of authorities having control, shall
apply termite control treatment and products in the jurisdiction where the project is located [and who
employs workers trained and approved by manufacturer to install manufacturer's products].
➢ CLEAN UP: Removal of all debris, rubbish, and other materials resulting from demolition operations
from the site at regular intervals and legally dispose of them off-site. On-site storage or sale of
demolished materials to be removed will be prohibited. The site will not allow the burning of removed
materials. Remove, retain, and store any items indicated to be salvaged, reused, or reinstalled on-site in
a protected area undercover. Clean all dust, dirt, and debris caused by demolition operations from
adjacent structures and improvements, as directed by the owner. Prior to the start of demolition work,
restore the remaining adjacent areas to their original state.

➢ JOB SITE LAYOUT AND MEASUREMENT: A Licensed Engineer/Surveyor shall be hired by the
contractor to determine all lines and grades, as well as to field verify existing job conditions and
measurements shown on the drawings. All discrepancies must be brought to the attention of the
Owner's Representative for clarification. There will be no additional compensation paid to the contractor
for any error or negligence on his part, nor for discrepancies between actual conditions found at the
buildings and sites and those indicated in the Contract Documents after the completion of the project.
The work has begun.
 Peer Review Grades - Group 2
Group Exercises 2 (Week 3)

NAME OF GROUP
ASSIGNED TASKS WRITTEN EVALUATION GRADE
MEMBERS

SUBMITTED TASK ON
• Prepare Documents
TIME, AND CONTRIBUTED
Cagaanan, Jomar • For the Construction 100%
TO THE GROUP IN HIS
Site and Workers
IDEA.

SUBMITTED TASK ON
• Construction Safety
Lagman, Johannah TIME, AND CONTRIBUTED
• Temporary Site 100%
Pers TO THE GROUP IN HER
Fencing and Lay-outing
IDEA.

• Lot Clearing and SUBMITTED TASK ON

Mantigue, Ray John Plumbing Access TIME, AND CONTRIBUTED
100%
Li Excavation TO THE GROUP IN HIS
• Gravel Base IDEA.

SUBMITTED TASK ON
• Backfilling &
TIME, AND CONTRIBUTED
Montano, Nina Isabel Compaction 100%
TO THE GROUP IN HER
• Site Improvements
IDEA.

SUBMITTED TASK ON
• Main Contractor TIME, AND CONTRIBUTED
Rangas, Share Lou 100%
• Other Site Staff TO THE GROUP IN HER
IDEA.